Medicare's Latest Move To Eradicate The Old And The Frail

Medicare is ramping up its war on the old and the frail--the Useless Eaters, as the earlier Reich called them. Doctors continue to be subjected to the carrot and the stick. Here's an example of the carrot aspect, more money for eradicating the infestation of old people and people in less than optimum health.

Illustrating also once again how cheaply life is valued.

TLC

Full press release:

The most pertinent parts of the press release:

This announcement aims to further boost the administration of COVID-19 vaccination – including second and third doses – in smaller group homes, assisted living facilities, and other group living situations by allowing vaccine providers to receive the increased payment up to 5 times when fewer than 10 Medicare beneficiaries get the vaccine on the same day in the same home or communal setting.

To better serve this group, Medicare previously increased the total payment amount for at-home vaccination from approximately $40 to approximately $75 per vaccine dose, in certain circumstances.